President's war message and neutral tone in early notes
The text reflects a wartime address urging a declaration of war against Germany while stressing the desire for peace. It condemns German autocracy, praises Allied democracy, and anticipates eventual peace with German capitulation. A lighter poem by Walt Mason follows, describing springtime and farm life with humor.
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United States
Germany
Reichstag
Prussia
Belgium
France
April Rain and Spring Planting Echoes in the Fields
A bucolic verse celebrates April's rain and birds as fields fill with colts and calves. The poem contrasts lingering winter with warming spring, noting planting, plowing, and the easing of cold weather as April advances.
Cascarets Promote Bright Mood and Clean Bowels
Cheerful ad claims Cascarets keep the liver active and bowels clean to stop headaches and biliousness. It urges taking Cascarets tonight for gentle cleansing and a grand feeling in the morning, noting it is popular for children as well.
War Resolution Passes Senate 82 to 6 in Protest
The Senate voted 82 to 6 to declare war on Germany after repeated acts of aggression against the United States. Debate focused on Zimmermann plots, German submarine warfare, and the need to defend sovereignty and humanity. The vote followed hours of tense discussion with solemn proceedings and a crowded chamber.
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McCumber
Germany
United States of America
Senate
House of Representatives of America
Congress
United States
Congress of the
Hitchcock
Swanson
Virginia
Mexico
Freezone Corn Remedy Promoted by Cincinnati Authority
A Cincinnati authority says cutting corns risks lockjaw or blood poisoning and promotes freezone as a cheap effective treatment. A few drops on the corn relieve soreness and allow it to be lifted without pain, with the drug drying and shriveling the corn without inflaming surrounding tissue.
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Cincinnati
War debate over flag and US entry in World War I intensifies
Senators clash over Norris and La Follette as talk turns to flag symbolism and possible US entry into the war. Williams accuses the Wisconsin Republican of pro-German sentiment, while defense of American resolve grows amid calls for unity and caution about entangling alliances.
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Senate
John Sharp Williams
la Follette
Herr von Bethmann-Hollweg
United States
France
Norris
Reed
Williams
Wisconsin
Belgium
Mississippi
Reichstag
Bethmann-Hollweg
Senator la Follette
Local notes from Wickliffe and surrounding towns
Wickliffe and nearby communities report visitors and homecomings including William Powers of Chicago visiting Auburn relatives Kathern Page of Bedford City, Mary Jacquelin Smith from Baltimore College for holidays, and Ella Johnston visiting Charlestown and Hagerstown. Other residents Mrs. Harvey Rose and James Bell host visits, Flora Castleman returns from governess duties, plus Floyd Dorsey visiting his mother amid wavering text notes.
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Wickliffe
William Powers
Chicago
Kathern Page
Bedford City
Auburn
Mary Jacquelin Smith
Baltimore College
James Albin
Landgon
Bessie Albin
K. G. Grubbs
Harvey Rose
Berryville
James Bell
Flora Castleman
R. B. Smith
Lynwood
Gaylord
Floyd Dorsey
Weeninene
Bees
S. FE
Alarm Urges Winchester Residents to Act on Kidney Pain
A Winchester woman urges prompt kidney care using Doan's Kidney Pills after backache dizziness and urine disorders. Mrs. W. M. Sumption reports relief from multiple uses at 1223 Main St Winchester and footnotes the product price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY promotes the remedy.
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W. M. Sumption
Main St
Winchester
Doan
Dean
Our Nation In IT 1Ss The One Effective Melting Pot
The piece champions IT as a universal melting pot shaping real Americans and real men through inclusive national integration and cultural blending.
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Scott
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North Dakota
Nebraska
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Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Swanson
Oldsmobile
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Miller’s Drug Store
John M. Miller
People’s Bargain Store
Bell Phone
Flint Hill Cooperage & Lumber Co
Flint Hill
Tom Barron
W.D
Young Best
Barre
Plymouth Rocks
W.L. Zirki
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Plymouth Rock
Cincinnati_ authority
William A. Johnston
Ella Johnston
Charlestown
W. Va
Hagerstown
Mad
Brill & Ritter
UNION
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Shoe: Co
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Ole
Wilson
George Washington
War Department
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Gore, Va
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P. Bear
Plymouth
Charles A. Latham
National Avenue
Perkins
C. O. Perkins
Bex
Paris
Illinois
S. C
Jos. P. Miller
Pel
Maifi
Chas
A. Ford
Front Royal
Rhode Island
A.taylor Ritter
Carl Cather
North Braddock St
Middletown
Ernest McDonald
la Va
Jon
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Kernstown, Va
W. A. McKown
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George M. Carson
H. B. Dunlap
Berryville Pike
West Water St
Umberland
We Richard
Opequon
Exelento Pomare
Exelento Medicine CO
Atlanta
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